Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned contract modification with Williams Creek Management Corporation for the continued maintenance of the Low Maintenance Vacant Lot Pilot Program for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Storm Sewer System Maintenance Section. The Department of Public Utilities advertised Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) for the subject services in the City Bulletin in accordance with the pertinent provisions of Columbus City Codes Chapter 329 for professional services (SA005380). Forty-nine (49) vendors (40 MAJ, 6 M1A, 3 F1) were solicited and two (2) proposals (1 MAJ, 1 M1A), were received on May 15, 2014. The proposals were reviewed and after negotiations with both proposers it was determined that the proposal submitted by the Williams Creek Management Corporation would best meet the needs of the Department of Public Utilities.
The original contract was in effect for one (1) year to and including September 22, 2015. The contract language allows for the Department of Public Utilities to extend the contract for two (2) additional years on a year to year basis upon mutual agreement and budgeted funds. This proposed modification is the 2nd year of the contract and needs to be established without delay in order to provide the funding necessary for the payment of services to be provided through September 22, 2016. It has been determined that this funding will be needed earlier than originally anticipated for the continuation of this pilot program.
The Department of Public Utilities is responsible for stormwater management for the City and further responsible for eliminating sewer overflows. The Department has an interest in increasing the amount of pervious (non-paved) property within the City. Such property reduces stormwater impacts.
The Columbus Land Bank has an inventory of property, some of which is in need of upgraded maintenance. The Department of Public Utiliti...
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